AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER (for AWD without Electric Parking Brake): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022

Last Modified: 05-13-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000026949
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [09/2022 - ]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER (for AWD without Electric Parking Brake): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear axle carrier sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Reset Memory" Perform "Calibration"	VSC is disabled or malfunctions DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminates ABS warning light illuminates
Tire	ECU Data Initialization (When performing tire replacement after RoB code X2104 is output)	Active Torque Split AWD System

NOTICE:

To avoid degrading the precision of the assembly, do not loosen or remove the 2 bolts shown in the illustration.
If the bolts have been loosened or removed, use the following procedure to reassemble the parts.
1. Temporarily install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly with the 2 bolts.
2. Start the engine.
3. Depress the brake pedal to continuously apply hydraulic pressure.
4. Temporarily tighten bolt A to 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf).
5. Temporarily tighten bolt B to 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf).
6. Fully tighten bolt A to 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf).
7. Fully tighten bolt B to 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf).
8. Release the brake pedal to release the hydraulic pressure.
9. Check that the 2 bolts are tightened to 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf).

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for LH Side)

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3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for LH Side)

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4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for RH Side)

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5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for RH Side)

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6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

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7. REMOVE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

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8. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Keep the tip of the rear speed sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.
Do not rotate or apply excessive force to the rear speed sensor when removing it from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. Rotating or applying excessive force may result in damage to the rear speed sensor.

(b) Disengage the 2 clamps.

9. REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear flexible hose bracket.

10. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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11. REMOVE DISK WHEEL SPACER

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12. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

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13. REMOVE REAR DISC

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14. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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15. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut and separate the parking brake assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the parking brake assembly from hanging by the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

16. REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and rear flexible hose bracket from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

17. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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18. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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19. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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20. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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21. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the rear trailing arm assembly.

(b) Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

*1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin

NOTICE:

When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Jack

(d) Loosen the bolt (A).

NOTICE:

Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

(e) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(f) Remove the nut and plate washer, and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

(g) Remove the bolt (A), nut and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear upper control arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.